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SN05 ZNS

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,999 mi
Last recorded88,999 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,459 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 88,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 83,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 80,693 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken bracket on top arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 78,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 78,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on top arm (1.7.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 75,012 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective inner arch (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,184 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 69,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,329 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 54,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,684 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,407 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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SN05 ZNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 ZNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN05 ZNS registered?

SN05 ZNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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